Clue: Paper
Until the camera was invented, silhouettes were the best way to capture a likeness. What are these items?  Post your best guess and I’ll return on Tuesday to reveal the answer. Good luck!

Answer: PopMat Paper Placemats
JaneT was > < close!  Designer Lian Ng was inspired by children’s pop-up books when she created PopMat Paper [...]

Clue: 12″ diameter
Form often accentuates function.  What is this item designed to do? Post your best guess and I’ll return on Tuesday to reveal the answer.
Answer: Humidifier
I hate to see a room cluttered with unattractive necessities, especially when visually pleasing designs are available.  The motto of Japanese design house Plusminuszero is “turn everyday objects into [...]

Clue:  4″ Bowl.
Potatoes, potatoes, tomatoes, tomatoes. What is the original name and use of this object? Post your best guess and I’ll be back on Tuesday for the big reveal.
Answer: Saratoga Chips Server
Funcolors, your post was hysterical.  I almost choked on my breakfast!  Very observant, Imokru. I didn’t even notice the clover shaped cut out.
In [...]

Clue: 4 1/2″ high
Fly swatter? European taco holder? What is the use for this plastic and rubber device?  Post your best guess and I’ll be back on Tuesday to reveal the correct answer. Good luck!

Answer: charging station
I’m so glad everyone ignored Craig this week! It is a nifty device for holding your cell phone, Mp3 [...]